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emulate

[em-yuh-leyt, em-yuh-lit] / ˈɛm yəˌleɪt, ˈɛm yə lɪt /


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Or at least they’re trying to, courtesy of the influencers who emulate a similar aura across their social media platforms.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Since last season, when he changed his windup to briefly emulate Koufax’s arms going above his head, he has a 12-3 record.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Impressed by the tireless activists he met online, he tried to emulate them, evangelizing and writing articles on Substack.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

"And we have a long history and a long relationship. I've known Nick since I was 12 or 13 years old. So to emulate one of his amazing achievements is very, very special."

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

They it is who tend to be always insisting this or that figure is the one to emulate, or repeating what some particular hero is said to have pronounced upon professional matters.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro




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